Family Assistance Program Crawford, Oscoda, Otsego

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking a provider for the Family Preservation - Family Assistance Program Services in Crawford, Oscoda, and Otsego Counties through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 250000002504. The procurement aims to support families at risk of child removal by providing in-home services to improve parenting abilities, home safety, and child-rearing skills, with a focus on preventing child removal and supporting family reunification. The contract will deliver two primary service components: Direct Family Assistance Services and Parenting Time Support Services, with providers required to propose hourly unit rates that comprehensively cover all direct and indirect costs. The proposal is due on June 25, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of October 1, 2025, for an initial three-year term potentially renewable for two additional one-year periods. The State will evaluate proposals using a 125-point system, with criteria including experience and qualifications (15 points), delivery capability (40 points), service capability and understanding (40 points), and compliance with bidder instructions (30 points), requiring a minimum score of 100 points for consideration.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations, but the Federal Provisions Addendum indicates a preference for small and minority businesses and includes mandatory compliance requirements for contracts involving federal funds. Contractors must verify eligibility through the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with equal employment opportunity, clean air and water regulations, and anti-lobbying certifications. The annual estimated budget for the contract is $70,000 per year, with an additional $17,000 allocated annually for transportation-related expenses. Bidders must propose unit rates that include all service-related costs, with no additional billing permitted beyond the proposed rate. The contract will require comprehensive documentation of service delivery, performance outcomes, and adherence to federal procurement regulations, with a focus on maintaining family integrity, improving parenting skills, and preventing child protective services complaints.